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Pros of Tough Tablets

November 3, 2015 |
Tablets are a great way to get work done, especially on the go. But if you have always used a laptop to get work done on the fly, you may want to rethink your strategy. At Glacier Computer, we provide tough tablets for any company that needs them. And with so many choices available out there, are you sure you know which would be the best choice for you? After all, if you’ve been using a laptop for so long, you may be wary about switching your workers over to rugged tablet PCs. Pros of Tough Tablets Mobility. Obviously, one great attribute that tough tablets have is the ability to be mobile. Take your tough tablet anywhere you go. It can be tough to take your computer up the side of a mountain, but with one of our tough tablets, you can put it in a small pack and do
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Advantages of Tough Tablets in the Workplace

October 27, 2015 |
Have you been thinking about improving the industrial computers that are used at your business with industrial tablets? There are great reasons for any business, especially business that are in a rugged environment, to think about making the switch over from computers to industrial tablets, and here’s why. Portability. The portability of an industrial tablet is specifically designed to meet all of the demands of workers who are on the go. Employees who use computers, such as tablets, standing up shouldn’t be afraid to carrying it from location to location. This is what makes a tablet stand out the most from laptops. Not only that, but they have many great features within. There are many different components and models of industrial tablets that you can choose from, including the size. Size probably isn’t the first thing on your mind, but it can make a difference to the workers who carry
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Tablets Work Great For Law Enforcement

October 20, 2015 |
Ruggedized tablets are becoming more and more popular. As jobs begin to expand and careers are being filled, there is more use now than ever before for a tablet that can handle everything from accidental drops to dust storms. But there are some jobs out there that require rugged tablets in order to complete a job well done. Law enforcement fits into this category. You may notice that squad cars everywhere are stocked with computers. These computers usually work efficiently for officers, but in order for them to work up to speed, they need dust blown out of their circuits regularly. Often, the officer also has to shuffle through papers anyways in order keep everything organized, even with a computer! With rugged tablets, officers are able to cut down on the amount of manpower needed to perform many simple tasks in the field. There are many different rugged tablets on
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Where Do You Begin?

October 14, 2015 | ,
We are interested in learning how customers begin their search for a rugged computer.  If you begin with a web search please take an additional moment to write what search terms you might use in the comments section. If you have a different starting point, please add that in comments as well. (Click this link after you vote to leave a comment) Thanks! [yop_poll id=”-2″ tr_id=”[yop_poll id=”1″]
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The Glacier Blog is Back!

October 2, 2015 | , , , ,
We’ve got a new theme, a new look, and while there is still some remodeling left to complete, the Glacier blog is back. New content is arriving soon so stay connected with expanded social media sharing or sign up for email updates.
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Glacier Computer Announces New KODIAK Forklift Computer

October 1, 2015 |
Glacier Computer Announces New KODIAK Forklift Computer First VMT to Support ALL Operating Systems New Milford, CT – October 1, 2015 Glacier Computer, a leading provider of rugged industrial computing solutions, announces the addition of the KODIAK to their comprehensive line of mobile industrial computing solutions. “The KODIAK is designed specifically for use on a forklift,” says Glacier’s Director of Engineering, Dan Poisson. “This is a device you can use in almost any fixed or mobile mount application but the design process began with addressing an unfulfilled need. Warehouse managers want the value of a tablet but need a rugged, reliable, long term lift-mounted solution. KODIAK is built to be that solution.” The KODIAK has the ability to run multiple operating systems out of the box, including Windows 7.x or 8.x, Linux, Android, or Windows CE. It has an IP 65 sealed enclosure and comes with a hardened glass multi-touch
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Tech Tuesday on Wednesday July 8th, 2015

July 8, 2015 |
This week the physics of sparklers, custom 3D printed cars (for the road), and you don’t have to travel to a galaxy far far away – hoverbike technology is here. Hoverbikes are real:  The United States Army Research, Development and Engineering Command has commissioned two companies to develop hoverbike technology. Malloy Aeronautics earlier this month demoed a working hoverbike at the Paris Air Show. Customize your own 3D Printed Car: The new car is an EV and Local Motors hopes that the car will be able to be 3D printed on demand and it is intended to allow the customer to add custom colors and trim pieces to the car. The Physics of Sparklers:  It depends on the kind of sparkler, but the temperature of these sparks can be anywhere from 1800°F to 3000°F (1000°C – 1600°C).  
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Tech Tuesday on Wednesday July 1st, 2015

July 1, 2015 |
This weeks less than typical tech news includes battling drones (as a hobby), a “camera”(or is it an accessory) from OLYMPUS for your smartphone, and IKEA scries the connected kitchen of the future. Game of Drones “…aerial sports — drone fighting and racing — seem primed to become a major new driver of consumer drone sales, and Cornblatt is sitting atop a deranged and delightful empire in the making.” OLYMPUS ups your selfie game: “Officially called the Olympus Air A01, the 16-megapixel camera is more of smartphone camera accessory than a typical mirrorless camera. Olympus has managed to cram the sensor, storage, battery and other camera functions into a handheld body that is about the same size as an average DSLR lens.” IKEA explores the concept kitchen of 2025: “Ten years in the future, the world will be a very different place. (Read how). What does that mean for us, for the
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Tech Tuesday on Wednesday for June 17th, 2015

June 17, 2015 |
This week on Tech Tuesday on Wednesday we bring you… The worlds thinnest light bulb – How thin is it? “This new type of ‘broadband’ light emitter can be integrated into chips and will pave the way towards the realisation of atomically thin, flexible, and transparent displays, and graphene-based on-chip optical communications,” A view from Pluto – The former planet not the cartoon dog. We’re now down to less than a month before NASA’s New Horizon spacecraft makes its closest approach to Pluto on July 14…and there are two stellar ways for you to get in on the excitement. And…Driving a Range Rover remotely from your Smartphone – Today Range Rover, Tomorrow…? Jaguar Land Rover is developing smartphone control technology that lets you pilot a car (in this case, a Range Rover Sport) at very low speeds while you’re outside, helping you get past difficult terrain or tricky parking spots.  And don’t forget to Follow
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Tech Tuesday on Wednesday for June 3rd, 2015 (with preamble)

June 3, 2015 |
If you are new to Tech Tuesday on Wednesday, you might wonder “why Tech Tuesday on Wednesday” ? Fans of the TV show “The Walking Dead” may recall Hershel Greene who, in the 2013 season titled ‘Internment’ announced that, “I think we should make some new rules before they get back. I hereby declare we have spaghetti Tuesdays every Wednesday. First we have to find some spaghetti.” In the interest of not taking ourselves too seriously, and some cold-calculating research that suggests social media engagement might be slightly higher on the day right after Tuesday, I declared that “we have Glacier Tech Tuesday on Wednesday.” And who needs another ‘Tech Tuesday’ on Tuesday? Ten Reasons to turn rugged: Interest, Markets, Prices, Devices – and who doesn’t want to be thought of as ”rugged”? How about augmented reality?  Magic Leap introduces an augmented reality developer platform. Windows 10 is Coming. Check
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